Author | Lightnews

PlayWrite @playwriteca.bsky.social · Aug 4

@chenoamarie.bsky.social's qualitative study explores how connection and cultural strength shape resilience in public health emergencies. Grounded, community-informed work. #PublicHealth #Resilience #QualitativeResearch

Chenoa @chenoamarie.bsky.social · Jun 16

Sharing my qualitative study recently published in PLOS Global Public Health. Key notes: 1) personal coping strategies during emergencies are incredibly nuanced; 2) resilience and connection are important buffers against pandemic-related harms. #IndigenousHealth journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

Navigating concurrent public health emergencies: Indigenous perspectives from the Cedar Project in British Columbia

Connection and resilience are critical to the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples who use drugs (IPWUD): connection to family, cultural supports, safer coping mechanisms and circles of care. Ur...

journals.plos.org

1

PlayWrite @playwriteca.bsky.social · Jul 24

A stark reminder that ethical reporting and safety must guide public health. #Stigma #PublicHealth #QualitativeResearch

SWAN Vancouver @swan-vancouver.bsky.social · Jan 16

It’s hard to believe a reporter would follow police while they pose as clients to trick sex workers into meeting them, just so officers could question women about being trafficked. But CTV Vancouver found nothing unethical about this story or the actions of police: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Covert police mission aims to free sex trafficking victims

CTV News was invited to observe on a day that ALERT carried out what the team refers to as an “intervention” in Calgary, one of the cities where B.C. trafficking victims can end up

www.ctvnews.ca

1

PlayWrite @playwriteca.bsky.social · Jun 13

Great qualitative findings on integrating digital mental health programs into libraries—highlighting teens' valuable perspectives. #YouthMentalHealth #QualitativeResearch

JMIR Publications @jmirpub.bsky.social · Mar 13

JMIR Formative Res: Teen Perspectives on Integrating Digital Mental Health Programs for Teens Into Public Libraries (“I Was Always at the Library”): Qualitative Interview Study #MentalHealth #TeenWellbeing #PublicLibraries #DigitalHealth #YouthSupport

Teen Perspectives on Integrating Digital Mental Health Programs for Teens Into Public Libraries (“I Was Always at the Library”): Qualitative Interview Study

Background: Rising rates of anxiety among teens necessitate innovative approaches for implementing evidence-based mental health support. Public libraries, seen as safe spaces for patrons with marginalized identities, offer free public services such as…

dlvr.it

1 1

PlayWrite @playwriteca.bsky.social · Jun 9

Health Canada’s Youth Mental Health Fund consultation invites young people, families & providers to share lived experience in online workshops. Qualitative insights will guide more accessible, youth-centred care. #YouthMentalHealth #PublicHealth #QualitativeResearch

PlayWrite @playwriteca.bsky.social · May 15

Mental Health Research Canada elevates youth perspectives nationwide. In-depth interviews reveal barriers—waits, costs, stigma—and chart paths to more youth-centred care. Lived experience driving better #MentalHealth. #PublicHealth #QualitativeResearch

PlayWrite @playwriteca.bsky.social · May 9

Project ADDING HEAT partners with Nova Scotian communities—surveys + interviews reveal where care falls short and how to close the equity gap in the health system.
#HealthEquity #PublicHealth #QualitativeResearch

PlayWrite @playwriteca.bsky.social · Apr 14

Developing a qualitative research protocol to enhance care for trans and gender-diverse survivors. #InclusiveCare #QualitativeResearch

Live Work Well Research Centre @liveworkwell.bsky.social · Jan 21

Congratulations Adam Davies on their contribution to, “Building knowledge to improve access to inclusive and equitable care for trans and gender-diverse survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence: a qualitative research protocol.” bit.ly/40sIb0G

bit.ly

PlayWrite @playwriteca.bsky.social · Apr 7

At McMaster, qualitative research meets AI to explore how artificial intelligence reshapes public health practices. Interviews reveal impacts & shape future strategies. #PublicHealth #AI #QualitativeResearch #HealthTech

PlayWrite @playwriteca.bsky.social · Mar 29

At the University of Alberta, a new study centers Indigenous youth voices in chronic illness care. Through interviews and talking circles, the team explores systemic barriers and cultural strengths. #IndigenousHealth #HealthEquity #QualitativeResearch

PlayWrite @playwriteca.bsky.social · Mar 25

Upstream Lab at the MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions (St. Michael's Hospital) is transforming clinic notes into actionable insights. Their #AI tool applies #NLP to extract social determinants from patient records, reducing the burden of manual coding. #PublicHealth #MixedMethods

1

PlayWrite @playwriteca.bsky.social · Mar 18

#FORGEAHEAD at Western University is a model for community-driven chronic disease care. Qualitative collaboration with First Nations communities significantly improved diabetes outcomes and empowered local health leaders. #HealthEquity #CommunityResearch #WesternU

PlayWrite @playwriteca.bsky.social · Mar 12

Canada’s CIHR-funded PrEP Implementation Project uses qualitative research—interviewing users & providers—to uncover barriers and boost equitable access to HIV prevention. Insights shaping better public health solutions. #CIHR #HIV #PrEP #PublicHealth

PlayWrite @playwriteca.bsky.social · Mar 10

AI-driven qualitative analysis tools are transforming public health research. Automated coding, NLP, and machine learning accelerate thematic analysis, enhancing scalability while maintaining rigor. Ethical integration remains key. #QualitativeResearch #PublicHealth